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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 1,071.24 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 1,071.24 and 349.93 is: 524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 1,071.24 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/1,071.24 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 1,071.24 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 374,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,859.04/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.36

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